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The Dry Side. The term dry martini originally described a martini made with white vermouth, which tends to be drier than other types of vermouth. Today, ordering a dry martini is another way of asking for less vermouth. Wet martinis have a higher proportion of vermouth to gin. A standard dry martini contains 5 or 6 parts gin to 1 part vermouth.
First, the basics. A martini is a simple cocktail of gin and vermouth -- with a general proportion of one part dry vermouth to four parts gin, depending on the type you're making; it's usually garnished with a green olive or a lemon peel. The cocktail's origin is a bit of a mystery.